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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,751.34, 35,533.91 and 14,419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,751.34, 35,533.91 and 14,419.26 is: 19,896.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,751.34 : 35,533.91 = 14,419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,751.34/35,533.91 = 14,419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,751.34x = 35,533.91 × 14,419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,751.34x = 512,372,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,372,723.15/25,751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.93

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